more stats
1,227 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
00:02:20
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
1,260 ft
Altitude min
1,296 ft
Altitude max
1,260 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
5.3%
Grade min
1,017 ft
Distance climb
00:02:20
Avg time

Sandpaper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Columbia Forest/Vista Hills
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #236933 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225996 in E-Biking
    • #106129 in Trail Running
    • #128999 in Hiking
    • #56945 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,379 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,856 in E-Biking
    • #2,802 in Trail Running
    • #4,614 in Hiking
    • #2,243 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Climb up along the fenceline with a steep down-up at the west end

Tags
Rock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 48 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandpaper located?
      Sandpaper is located in Columbia Forest/Vista Hills, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Columbia Forest/Vista Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.46505, -80.59237.
      ▼ How hard is Sandpaper?
      Sandpaper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandpaper?
      Sandpaper has 36 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,260 ft to 1,296 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandpaper a point to point trail?
      Sandpaper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sandpaper?
      Sandpaper is 1,227 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandpaper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandpaper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandpaper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sandpaper are:
      • October (9 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sandpaper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandpaper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandpaper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sandpaper. The trail is 1,227 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandpaper?
      Sandpaper is a very popular trail. There have been 240 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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